Book of Mormon Primary Lessons

General Conference is a semi-annual even that lasts for an entire weekend, consisting of multiple 2 hour sessions. A link to the conference is provided in the title of this posting.

The Conference sessions are broadcast throughout the world for all to see, using modern technologies such as satellite, and the Internet. It is also published in the church magazine called The Ensign. You can also listen to it or read it here:

http://lds.org/conference/sessions/display/0,5239,23-1-851,00.html

This conference was special because of the recent passing of President Gordon B. Hinckley, and the confirmation of the new President and Prophet, Thomas S. Monson. More information on these events can be found here:

http://www.newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/news-releases-stories/first-presidency-sustained-new-apostle-and-other-leaders-named

More information from the LDS Newsroom:

http://www.newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/news-releases-stories/succession-in-the-presidency-of-the-church-of-jesus-christ-of-latter-day-saints

"The First Presidency was reorganized following the death of the Church’s 15th president, Gordon B. Hinckley, who passed away on 27 January. President Monson is the 16th worldwide leader of the Church. President Eyring, who serves as first counselor to President Monson, previously served as second counselor in the First Presidency. Second counselor, President Uchtdorf, was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles prior to his new assignment. The First Presidency is the most senior governing body in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The new photograph is downloadable." - http://www.newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/news-releases-stories/church-releases-new-official-portrait-of-first-presidency

You can view Gordon B. Hinckley's funeral services here:

http://www.lds.org/broadcast/misc/0,18210,5003-1-121-1381,00.html

Labels: General Conference, Hinckley, LDS, Monson, Prophet, Quorum of the Twelve

Stake Conference is a semi-annual occasion when all of the Wards (A local group of people who all meet in the same building at the same time to from a single congregation) within a pre-defined area (called a Stake) meet at the same time to listen to speakers. It usually lasts about 2 hours, and is hosted at the Stake Center (an extra large chapel where the Stake offices are located).

This time we were visited by an Apostle who is a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (the second highest governing body of the Church).

There was a great deal of excitement within the Stake, and despite not being able to get very close, it was certainly an exciting experience for me as well, to be able to see an Apostle in person.

Labels: Quorum of the Twelve, Stake Conferance